Charity Newsies seeking donations, new members

Charity Newsies has raised enough money to help clothe more than 7,000 schoolchildren, about
half of the organization’s goal for this year.

Some 700 members of the group sold special editions of
The Dispatch on the streets on Dec. 10; money also was raised during the Newsies' gala and
auction.

“We are hoping for continued donations to fulfill this year’s drive-season goals," Michael
McGarity, the groups drive chairman, said in a statement.

Every dollar collected is used to purchase new school clothes for Franklin County children in
need. Mail checks to 4300 Indianola Ave., Columbus, OH 43214; donate
online via PayPal; or donate $10 by
texting NEWSIES to 85944.

The organization also is accepting new members through March 9. Applicants need two sponsors who
already are members.